Read the full article here Everything is relative, even in such frenzied, perspective-clouding surrounds as the final weekend of a Six Nations Championship with all still to play for. Whatever happens between Ireland and Scotland at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday evening, there will be nothing to match the symbolism or the poignancy of events […]
David Hill
In Memory of David Hill cyclists set out for Dublin
Read the full article here Scotland rugby supporters set out on a poignant fund-raising cycle at the weekend in memory of one of their own. David Hill, an aide at the Scottish Parliament, died two years ago from a hitherto undiagnosed heart condition. He was only 30. He had been playing for the Scottish Parliament […]
Cycle ride in memory of David Hill
Read the full article here A charity cycle ride next month will mark the second anniversary of a Dumfries man’s death while playing rugby in Ireland. And the pedalling fundraisers will raise awareness of sudden cardiac death by visiting 11 secondary schools across the region en route. Former St Joseph’s College pupil David Hill played […]
Family and friends of political aide launch CYCLE4DAVID – Edinburgh to Dublin charity cycle, 9th -16th March 2024
To mark the second anniversary of David Hill’s tragic death, members of David’s family and friends will cycle the match ball from Edinburgh to Dublin, for the second playing of the David Hill Memorial Quaich, which will take place at Donnybrook Stadium, Dublin on 16th March 2024 at 11.30am, between the Dail and Seanad and […]
MSP Annabelle Ewing backs CRY Campaign in Scottish Parliament
Read the full article here The Member of the Scottish Parliament for Cowdenbeath has backed a campaign to tackle the threat of cardiac deaths in young people. Annabelle Ewing, MSP for the Cowdenbeath constituency, has signed a campaign pledge by CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young). CRY is highlighting the need for a national strategy […]
MSPs SHOW SUPPORT FOR CRY
Last Thursday (26 October) saw the launch of the #MSPSupport4CRY campaign in the Scottish Parliament, championed by the friends and family of former political aide, David Hill, who tragically died from a previously undiagnosed heart condition last year (19 March 2022).
Dumfries half marathon in memory of David Hill
Chris Logue is running the half marathon to raise money for his friend David Hill’s memorial fund. David died in March last year and Chris is determined to help save others!
Alex Service and friends complete Three Peaks challenge in memory of David Hill
A loving brother and a group of his friends have raised over £11,000 for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in a bid to save young lives. It comes after Alex Service’s older sibling David Hill passed away aged just 30 during the Parliamentary Six Nations fixture between the Scottish Parliamentary Rugby Football Club and […]
Mystery night to raise funds for CRY
Sharon Duncan is hosting the wedding themed evening at Moffat Town Hall on Friday to both fundraise and raise awareness of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). It will also be in memory of her son, David Hill, who passed away unexpectedly during a rugby match between Irish and Scottish parliamentarians last year. His passing […]
Murder Mystery Fundraising Dinner in Memory of David Hill
We are holding a Murder Mystery dinner to raise money for my son David’s memorial fund which this will enable screening in Dumfries next year for hopefully 200 young people! The event will be held on Friday 16th June 2023 at Moffat Town Hall. Doors will open at 7pm. To book tickets for this event, please call Moffat Town Hall on 01683 221102.
